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These articles cover the operational and strategic challenges that come up most often in GP practice and PCN management — access, QOF, CQC, neighbourhood working, and more. Written from the inside, not from a boardroom.

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Leadership

Preparing Your Practice for Always-On Online Access

2026-01-14 1 min read

Digital access to general practice has expanded rapidly in recent years. Online appointment booking, digital consultations, and patient record access are now expected parts of modern primary care services.

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Compliance

Creating a Training Matrix for GP Practice Staff

2025-12-12 1 min read

Training is an essential part of maintaining safe and effective services in general practice. Staff across the organisation must complete a range of mandatory and role-specific training to ensure they can perform their responsibilities confidently and safely.

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A Day in the Life of a GP Practice Manager

2025-11-06 1 min read

General practice is a fast-moving environment where operational priorities shift constantly. Patient demand, staffing challenges, governance responsibilities, and unexpected issues all compete for attention throughout the day.

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Why Compliance Systems Should Be Built Around People, Not Paper

2025-10-01 1 min read

Compliance is an essential part of running a safe and well-governed general practice. Policies, audits, incident reviews, and training records all help ensure that organisations operate responsibly and maintain high standards of care.

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The Future of Practice Management in Primary Care

2025-09-01 1 min read

Practice management has always been central to the success of general practice. Behind every well-run surgery is a team responsible for coordinating staff, maintaining governance systems, supporting clinicians, and ensuring the organisation functions effectively.

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Managing Change in General Practice Without Overwhelming Staff

2025-08-01 1 min read

Change has become a constant feature of general practice. New digital systems are introduced, clinical guidance evolves, regulatory expectations shift, and service models continue to develop.

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Making Staff Reviews Meaningful in General Practice

2025-07-01 1 min read

Staff reviews are a common part of workforce management in general practice. Most organisations schedule annual appraisals or review meetings to discuss performance, development, and future goals.

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Why General Practice Needs Better Operational Infrastructure

2025-06-01 1 min read

General practice has changed dramatically over the past decade. Patient demand has increased, regulatory expectations have grown, multidisciplinary teams have expanded, and collaboration through Primary Care Networks has become an integral part of service delivery.

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Managing Patient Safety Alerts Across a Primary Care Network

2025-05-01 1 min read

Patient safety alerts play an essential role in protecting patients and improving the quality of care delivered across the NHS. Alerts are issued when risks are identified that require action from healthcare organisations.

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